523
523
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WBAL
tv
eye 523
favorite 0
quote 1
>> ikea was a client of mine for years and years. ikea's motto sin conclusiveness for all. the way it happened is in global marketing you target market by market, and you can't say they are wrong, frankly, if in that country that's the way business is done. >> why not stand by the decision? that's confusing to me. >> very surprise that had they didn't stand by it. there would never be a scene in a home in saudi arabia where a woman would be -- with her male child and her husband in the bathroom so i understand that, the woman not being in the picture. >> ikea did the wrong thing but says more about saudi arabia than it does about ikea, the fact that you couldn't tell rate seeing a woman in a furniture catalog. >> secret ballot, thumbs up or themes down on seth macfarlane. >> thumbs up. >> genius move. >> star? >> i'll be nicer to him than he has been to me. >> star, done and willie, we'll get the scoop later. >>> coming up next, simple savvy and silly tips including a quick fix for your scratched dvds, right after this. rich in fiber. my dad taught me, and i taught my son o
>> ikea was a client of mine for years and years. ikea's motto sin conclusiveness for all. the way it happened is in global marketing you target market by market, and you can't say they are wrong, frankly, if in that country that's the way business is done. >> why not stand by the decision? that's confusing to me. >> very surprise that had they didn't stand by it. there would never be a scene in a home in saudi arabia where a woman would be -- with her male child and her...
103
103
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
in 90 seconds, look closely at this ikea ad is missing. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? two years ago, the people of bp made a commitment to the gulf. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? and every day since, we've worked hard to keep it. bp has paid over twenty-three billion dollars to help people and businesses who were affected, and to cover cleanup costs. today, the beaches and gulf are open for everyone to enjoy -- and many areas are reporting their best tourism seasons in years. we've shared what we've learned with governments and across the industry so we can all produce energy more safely. i want you to know, there's another commitment bp takes just as seriously: our commitment to america. bp supports nearly two-hundred-fifty thousand jobs in communities across the country. we hired three thousand people just last year. bp invests more in america than in any other country. in fact, over the last five years, no other energy company has invested more in the us than bp. we're working to fuel america for generations to come. today, our commitment to the gulf, and to
in 90 seconds, look closely at this ikea ad is missing. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? two years ago, the people of bp made a commitment to the gulf. this ikea ad is missing. what is it? and every day since, we've worked hard to keep it. bp has paid over twenty-three billion dollars to help people and businesses who were affected, and to cover cleanup costs. today, the beaches and gulf are open for everyone to enjoy -- and many areas are reporting their best tourism seasons in years....
250
250
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WUSA
tv
eye 250
favorite 0
quote 0
this iconic image of audrey hepburn in an ikea print has been replaced, and even ikea's female designers have done a disappearing act. it's thought the changes were made in deference to the ultraconservative form of islam practiced in saudi arabia where women are banned from driving and can't travel overseas without permission from a male guardian. western companies doing business in the oil-rich kingdom do their best not to offend its strict religious practices, including segregation of the sexes, but for ikea's saudi arabian franchise, which has three stores, it's backfired. >> there could be a huge tidal wave of negative opinion towards it. that in the social and the digital viral world we live in becomes a global story. within hours. >> reporter: ikea's management agrees, as a producer of the catalog, we regret the current situation, said a company statement. we should have reacted and realized that excludeing women of the saudi arabian version of the catalog is in conflict with the ikea group values. ikea's sensitivity to its saudi arabian customers isn't likely to be well received
this iconic image of audrey hepburn in an ikea print has been replaced, and even ikea's female designers have done a disappearing act. it's thought the changes were made in deference to the ultraconservative form of islam practiced in saudi arabia where women are banned from driving and can't travel overseas without permission from a male guardian. western companies doing business in the oil-rich kingdom do their best not to offend its strict religious practices, including segregation of the...
103
103
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
version of the catalog is in conflict with ikea's ideals. is disrespecting women to boost their bottom line or disrespecting standards? go to gretawire.com and tell us what you think. we're back in two. now with a fag that gives you a burst of wildberry flavor. now why make a flavored heartburn pill? because this is america. and we don't just make things you want, we make things you didn't even know you wanted. like a spoon fork. spray cheese. and jeans made out of sweatpants. so grab yourself some new prilosec otc wildberry. [ male announcer one pill each morning. 2hours. zero heartburn. satisfaion guaranteed or your money back. >> greta: let's go to new york news for headlines. >> greta, thank you. at least 30 people are injured tonight when an amtrak train collides with a big rig in california. authorities say the truck crashing through the railroad crossing. an tram spokesperson says the lights were flashing, the bells were ringing to signal the oncoming train. as a result the train derailed as you can see. there were 169 people on board
version of the catalog is in conflict with ikea's ideals. is disrespecting women to boost their bottom line or disrespecting standards? go to gretawire.com and tell us what you think. we're back in two. now with a fag that gives you a burst of wildberry flavor. now why make a flavored heartburn pill? because this is america. and we don't just make things you want, we make things you didn't even know you wanted. like a spoon fork. spray cheese. and jeans made out of sweatpants. so grab yourself...
277
277
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 277
favorite 0
quote 0
>>> ikea says it regrets deleting images of women from its catalogs. you can see the differences side-by-side here. in the swedish version on the left, a woman standing in front of a bathroom mirror, but that image was air brushed out and the saudi version of the same catalog. and that's on the right of your screen. ikea issued a statement saying, quote, the mistake happened during the work process occurring before presenting the draft catalog, we take full responsibility for the mistakes made. and if you're having trouble understanding that, so am i. >>> one of america's funniest late-night hosts woke up early this morning for a different kind of gig. stephen colbert filling in on "good morning america." how did he do? >> he did great. it was so great to see him in this role. he's making the rounds, carol, to support his new book out today, that's what led to his guest hosting gig on "good morning america." of course he had fun on the show. i'm a little jealous he got to sing the dolly parton section from the hit song "islands in the stream" a capella
>>> ikea says it regrets deleting images of women from its catalogs. you can see the differences side-by-side here. in the swedish version on the left, a woman standing in front of a bathroom mirror, but that image was air brushed out and the saudi version of the same catalog. and that's on the right of your screen. ikea issued a statement saying, quote, the mistake happened during the work process occurring before presenting the draft catalog, we take full responsibility for the...
352
352
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
by
WBFF
tv
eye 352
favorite 0
quote 0
ikea is facing backlash today... for choosing to remove women from some of its catalogs.the possibleereason behind the decision... nd ow the company is now responding ann a refund could be coming customer of aaeeican express. we'll explain why... and how pll local.. all morning. ews.. - &p((break 6)) new hissmorning... honda is pecalling more than half a millioo of their populaa v-6 poteetiaa risk fire risk.the years affected are 2003 to 2007.honna says the ower steering hoses in these cars coulddleak... sparking a fire &pin the engine.so far, no one has been innured..he honda dealers will fix the problem for free...but, eplacement paats for the accord won't be available until eaaly next yyar. "ikeaa is unner fire today... for digitally removing women from the saudi version oo its catalogue.it's raising questiins about the furniture store's commitment to ggnder equality.ikea released a statement expressing regret... saying the deciiion clashes wwth its values. in saudi arabia... women must have a man's permissionntt
ikea is facing backlash today... for choosing to remove women from some of its catalogs.the possibleereason behind the decision... nd ow the company is now responding ann a refund could be coming customer of aaeeican express. we'll explain why... and how pll local.. all morning. ews.. - &p((break 6)) new hissmorning... honda is pecalling more than half a millioo of their populaa v-6 poteetiaa risk fire risk.the years affected are 2003 to 2007.honna says the ower steering hoses in these cars...
212
212
tv
eye 212
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> all right something missing from the ikea catalog in one country, moms! the giant furniture retailer ikea apologizing for the saudi arabian version of its catalog. it deleted all traces of women from the magazine. and from its companion website. apparently in accordance with saudi arabian rules about showing women in public. but ikea now says it regrets the move and that excluding women is in conflict with the company's values. >> can't take mom out of the catalog. all right ahead on "starting point," spanning the world to find the greatest moments in sports. award winning sports caster len berman, no relation, joins us to talk about his new book. >>> welcome back to "starting point" everyone. they are the stories that inspire us. those come from behind victories, struggles against long odds to become the very best. >> that's why we love sports. and you'll find so many of these stories in the new kids find so stories in the greatest moments of sports, upsets and underdogs. the author is with us live, emmy-award winning len berman. >> i want to know if we'
. >>> all right something missing from the ikea catalog in one country, moms! the giant furniture retailer ikea apologizing for the saudi arabian version of its catalog. it deleted all traces of women from the magazine. and from its companion website. apparently in accordance with saudi arabian rules about showing women in public. but ikea now says it regrets the move and that excluding women is in conflict with the company's values. >> can't take mom out of the catalog. all...